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BLACK BELUGA LENTIL [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
CONT

Black beluga lentils are a 'gourmet' lentil that is a small black lens shaped lentil. They are small and when cooked have a soft creamy texture that goes well with fish and seafood dishes. They are named beluga for their resemblance to caviar as they tend to retain a little shine when cooked.

French

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  • Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
CONT

Plus rares (et plus chères), les lentilles noires, ou lentilles béluga, petites, rondes et brillantes ont un goût de noisette et sont très appréciées autant en plat chaud qu'en salade.

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